Which interventions are critical during intravenous lipid administration?
A) Assess glucose levels every 6 hours.
B) Change the tubing every 24 hours.
C) Hold lipids when administering antibiotics through the same line.
D) Monitor triglyceride levels periodically.
E) Maintain elevation of the head of the bed.

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Lipids are very good media for bacterial growth; lipid tubing should be changed every 24 hours.Triglyceride levels must be monitored until stable when administering lipids.Glucose is monitored during treatment with parenteral nutrition,which contains a high level of glucose.Medications are not administered through the IV lines containing lipids or parenteral nutrition.Elevating the head of the bed is important for enteral (tube)feedings to prevent aspiration.

Which Interventions Are Critical During Intravenous Lipid Administration